Curriculum Outline

Summary:

Four language courses; six courses chosen from the list (see specifics) which can constitute an international studies minor; three education courses (only if student wishes to teach abroad); and a co-curricular enhancement (see list). Upon completion students will receive a certificate from the Peace Corps, and those eligible will also receive the international studies minor on their transcripts. Completion does not guarantee placement with the Peace Corps but makes the student a stronger candidate.

Coursework:

Foreign Language Study:

A minimum of FOUR courses in a single language: French or Spanish (students may test out of one or more)

An International Studies Minor (Peace Corps Prep Emphasis) is possible

A student completing the Peace Corps Prep Program can also complete the International Studies Minor (Peace Corps Prep Emphasis) with a focus in Economics, Management, Modern History (Post 18th century), Sociology, Political Science, or an Interdisciplinary field related to (a) contemporary global issue(s).

Required Gateway Course (choose one):

ECON 22700: Globalization an Economic Perspective

HIST 13800: World History 1800-Present

POLS 22300 Comparative Politics

SOAN 15500: Introduction to Sociology

Choice of FIVE from the following list (minimum of ONE INTD course and TWO total from either ECON, MGMT, HIST, SOAN or POLS):

Co-curricular Enhancements: Choose at least one of either:

A management or accounting internship (if appropriate to their major or to the emphasis of their International Studies Minor)

Agriculture, forestry, construction or skilled trade work experience

Tutoring/teaching experience (if applicable to their major or to the emphasis of their International Studies Minor or to their desire to teach abroad); serve as an assistant in English as a Second Language courses offered by the college

Health care/health education experience (if appropriate to their major or to the emphasis of their International Studies Minor)